Patents by Inventor Bonnie Earl

Bonnie Earl has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11891854
    Abstract: A covering for an architectural feature having generally horizontal vane elements coupled to and located between generally front and rear generally vertical support members, which in preferred embodiments are adjustable to control the amount of light transmitted through the covering. In one embodiment the covering has three dimensional multi-layered, cellular vanes, and in another embodiment, the one or more support members are formed of a dark color, the rear support member(s) may be formed of material that is darker than the front support member(s), or vise versa. In another embodiment, the support members, e.g., sheers, have an openness factor, preferably as low as about sixty-five percent (65%) to as large as about ninety percent (90%). Other embodiments include structure, assemblies and methods for controlling the closure of the covering as well as embodiments of bottom rail assemblies. Also provided is a method of manufacturing the covering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: HUNTER DOUGLAS INC.
    Inventors: Wendell B. Colson, Ko Kuperus, Bonnie Earl, Kelly Rahn, Kent A. Smith
  • Publication number: 20220136323
    Abstract: A covering for an architectural feature having generally horizontal vane elements coupled to and located between generally front and rear generally vertical support members, which in preferred embodiments are adjustable to control the amount of light transmitted through the covering. In one embodiment the covering has three dimensional multi-layered, cellular vanes, and in another embodiment, the one or more support members are formed of a dark color, the rear support member(s) may be formed of material that is darker than the front support member(s), or vise versa. In another embodiment, the support members, e.g., sheers, have an openness factor, preferably as low as about sixty-five percent (65%) to as large as about ninety percent (90%). Other embodiments include structure, assemblies and methods for controlling the closure of the covering as well as embodiments of bottom rail assemblies. Also provided is a method of manufacturing the covering.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2022
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Wendell B. Colson, Ko Kuperus, Bonnie Earl, Kelly Rahn, Kent A. Smith
  • Publication number: 20210189797
    Abstract: A covering for an architectural feature having generally horizontal vane elements coupled to and located between generally front and rear generally vertical support members, which in preferred embodiments are adjustable to control the amount of light transmitted through the covering. In one embodiment the covering has three dimensional multi-layered, cellular vanes, and in another embodiment, the one or more support members are formed of a dark color, the rear support member(s) may be formed of material that is darker than the front support member(s), or vise versa. In another embodiment, the support members, e.g., sheers, have an openness factor, preferably as low as about sixty-five percent (65%) to as large as about ninety percent (90%). Other embodiments include structure, assemblies and methods for controlling the closure of the covering as well as embodiments of bottom rail assemblies. Also provided is a method of manufacturing the covering.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2021
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Wendell B. Colson, Ko Kuperus, Bonnie Earl, Kelly Rahn, Kent A. Smith
  • Patent number: 10975616
    Abstract: A covering for an architectural feature having generally horizontal vane elements coupled to and located between generally front and rear generally vertical support members, which in preferred embodiments are adjustable to control the amount of light transmitted through the covering. In one embodiment the covering has three dimensional multi-layered, cellular vanes, and in another embodiment, the one or more support members are formed of a dark color, and the rear support member(s) may be formed of material that is darker than the front support member(s), or vise versa. In another embodiment, the support members, e.g., sheers, have an openness factor, preferably as low as about sixty-five percent (65%) to as large as about ninety percent (90%). Other embodiments include structure, assemblies and methods for controlling the closure of the covering as well as embodiments of bottom rail assemblies. Also provided is a method of manufacturing the covering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: HUNTER DOUGLAS INC.
    Inventors: Wendell B. Colson, Ko Kuperus, Bonnie Earl, Kelly Rahn, Kent A. Smith
  • Publication number: 20180119485
    Abstract: A covering for an architectural feature having generally horizontal vane elements coupled to and located between generally front and rear generally vertical support members, which in preferred embodiments can adjust and control the amount and quality of light transmitted through the covering is described. In one embodiment the covering has three dimensional multi-layered, cellular vanes, which are aesthetically appealing and practically useful for privacy and shading purposes. In another embodiment, the one or more support members are formed of a dark color, and in one example, the support members may be black, grey and/or brown, and in a further example, the rear support member(s) may be formed of material that are darker than the front support member(s), or vise versa. In another embodiment, the support members, e.g., sheers, have an openness factor, preferably as low as about sixty-five percent (65%) to as large as about ninety percent (90%).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2017
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: Wendell B. Colson, Ko Kuperus, Bonnie Earl, Kelly Rahn, Kent A. Smith
  • Patent number: D691391
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: Bonnie Earl, Kent A. Smith
  • Patent number: D691392
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: Bonnie Earl, Kent A. Smith
  • Patent number: D691393
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: Bonnie Earl, Kent A. Smith
  • Patent number: D691394
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: Bonnie Earl, Kent A. Smith
  • Patent number: D691395
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: Bonnie Earl, Kent A. Smith
  • Patent number: D691396
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: Bonnie Earl, Kent A. Smith
  • Patent number: D691486
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: Bonnie Earl, Kent A. Smith
  • Patent number: D691487
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: Bonnie Earl, Kent A. Smith
  • Patent number: D740588
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: Bonnie Earl, Kent A. Smith
  • Patent number: D750395
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: Bonnie Earl, Kent A. Smith
  • Patent number: D751319
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: Bonnie Earl, Kent A. Smith